Nancy Jones O'Neal Scholarship

Ms. Nancy Deloris O’Neal (aka Lois) is the daughter of the Late Levi and Carrie Jones. She was born November 16, 1956, in Fairmont, North Carolina. Nancy entered into eternal rest on August 11, 2006 at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey.

Nancy graduated from Central High School in 1974. She attended various business and health training schools in Newark, New Jersey. Nancy had been employed by the Saint Barnabas Medical Center for over seven years as a Nursing Assistant. She was also employed as a Home Health Aide with various Nursing Agencies until a physical injury abruptly ended her career. Although Nancy was injured, her passion to serve others would not allow her to rest. She worked tirelessly as a volunteer for many community, and educational organizations including the Newark, NJ branch of the NAACP. She also volunteered as a member of the West Ward Senior Citizens’ Council. Additionally, she dedicated herself as a loyal and hard-working volunteer at the City Hall of Newark, NJ. Nancy also demonstrated her commitment to service as a volunteer in the office of Council Woman Mamia Bridgeforth.

She was a devoted member of the Holy Nation Christian Center where Pastor Rayford Jones presided. She later became a member of the Provision of Promise Church where the Pastor Joseph Leonard Jr. presides.
Nancy was an active member of her church and regularly attended, Bible Study. She also served on the Missionary Board, and received her license as an evangelist in 2005. Nancy was well loved and will be missed dearly by her community and church family.

Those who knew Nancy found her to be kind, understanding, friendly and caring. Nancy made conversation wherever she went. She was the kind of person to engage in conversation freely, as she saw no person as a stranger. If the conversation lasted over 10 minutes, you can believe she would exchange phone numbers with you “and keep in touch.” Nancy was a very observant person who was able to feel your spirit and could determine if something was bothering you. She would say “Pray about it” and everything will be ok. Words cannot truly express what she meant to the many lives she has touched.

She met John O’Neal aka (Pop) and later married in 1992.
Nancy leaves to cherish her memory her husband John O’Neal, three children, John, Lawanna and Jahad Jones, three grandchildren, John Jr., & Johnae Jones and Mia Jones, six siblings, Billy Ray of Virginia, Samuel of Irvington, Doris of Hillside, Bruce of Newark, Cynthia of Newark, and Lee Jones of Florida, two sister-in-laws, Sherrie and Cheryl, and one brother-in-law Dan Sr., and a host of friends and Associates.